Ohio is more than just the 17th state to enter the union. To those that live there, work there, or grew up there, it’s a unique place in its own right. It’s the home of Cincinnati, the city where the first ambulance service was established in 1865, as well as Akron, the first city to use police cars. It’s the place where “Hang on Sloopy” is the official state rock song, the location of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and where Neil Armstrong himself was born.

That said, you only think you know Ohio, unless you’re in the habit of reading local interest literature.

The Ohio You Only Think You Know

When you make the decision to start reading regional history and local interest books about Ohio, you’re well on your way to getting to know the Buckeye State as well as the locals do.

Explore the origins of Findlay Market, Ohio’s oldest public market to be in continuous operation. Find out what it was like to see Ohio’s long railroad history in the making with collections of vintage postcards and historic photographs. Get an inside look at life in communities and cities like Struthers, Akron, Grove City, Columbus, and many more. Take in fascinating tales of Ohio’s famous German Village, dig into the history of Millionaires’ Row, and get to know haunted Ohio to boot.

Expand Your Mind with Arcadia

Not only is Arcadia Publishing home to the largest catalog of local interest books in the nation, but it’s published more than 500 books just on Ohio’s history. Become a seasoned expert on your own hometown. Enjoy highly readable accounts from passionate Arcadia historians. Even explore your pet interests and passions on a whole new level. Your journey starts now!